Mari Etelapaa

Defense Advisor, Permanent Representation of Finland to Nato

[Mari Etelapaa @etelapaa]

'Strategic Deterrence Amidst Global Transformation' explored at 2024 USSTRATCOM Deterrence Symposium > U.S. Strategic Command > News Article View https://t.co/iwpZljbK2y

[United States Strategic Command @US_STRATCOM]

Maj. David “Jobs” Phillips & Finland’s Jyri Lavikainen won the 2024 Gen. Larry D. Welch Deterrence Writing Award & #USSTRATCOM Consultation Committee-sponsored monetary prize yesterday.
The SCCC’s Mr. Terry Kroeger, CJCS @GenCQBrownJr & Gen. Anthony Cotton honored the awardees.

[Puolustusvoimat @Puolustusvoimat]

.@FinnishAirForce flew a training mission with two 🇺🇸 B-52 bombers today.
🇫🇮 F/A-18 Hornet multirole fighters flew with the 🇺🇸bombers from Lapland to Gulf of Finland where the bombers continued their mission with 🇩🇪 Eurofighters involved in Nato’s BAP mission. #StrongerTogether

[Finland at NATO @FinlandatNATO]

The 75th anniversary #NATOSummit in Washington D.C. has concluded.

Forged to preserve peace, #NATO remains the strongest Alliance in history. We will continue to ensure our collective defence against all threats and from all directions.

We stand in unity.

[Embassy of Finland in the US 🇫🇮 @FinlandinUSA]

Minister @anttihakkanen visited the world’s largest warship USS Gerald Ford in Norfolk.

Strengthening NATO’s deterrence and defense is 🇫🇮 number one security policy goal. We carry our weight and look forward to NATO presence in the future.

📷Maxwell Orlosky

[NATO Supreme Allied Commander Transformation SACT @NATO_SACT]

Delighted to welcome HON. Antti Häkkänen, @anttihakkanen, 🇫🇮 Minister of Defence.
What a great member! From capability delivery to future anticipation.
Finland has a lot to share to the benefit of the Alliance. #StrongerTogether #WeAreNATO

[Archive: Lloyd J. Austin III @SecDefAustin]

Today, I welcomed my 🇫🇮 counterpart to discuss Finland’s integration into NATO, our strong bilateral defense relationship, and our shared commitment to supporting Ukraine and regional security. Together, we are stronger together and unwavering in our dedication. 

https://t.co/HqJ7QMPLU2

[Mari Etelapaa @etelapaa]

Defense Minister: Finland Supports Global Security > U.S. Department of Defense > Defense Department News ⁦@DefenceFinland⁩ ⁦@FinlandinUSA⁩ https://t.co/C1R5G5x6CM

[Embassy of Finland in the US 🇫🇮 @FinlandinUSA]

Finland and U.S. defense cooperation is closer than ever 🇫🇮🇺🇸

Finland's technological capabilities, efficient defense industry and resilient society strengthen the whole Alliance. @anttihakkanen @SecDef

[Puolustusministeriö @DefenceFinland]

Puolustusministeri @anttihakkanen tapasi tänään Yhdysvaltain puolustusministerin Lloyd Austinin Washingtonissa.

Ministerit keskustelivat mm.
🔹 ajankohtaisista turvallisuuskysymyksistä
🔹 Natossa sekä kahdenvälisesti tehtävästä puolustusyhteistyöstä

🇫🇮🤝🇺🇸

📸: @FinlandinUSA

[Virginia National Guard @VaNationalGuard]

It’s official! Today, @GovernorVA announced the Virginia National Guard as the U.S. partner to the nation of Finland through the DoD's State Partnership Program. More here: https://t.co/bKtiIR43FF

[Embassy of Finland in the US 🇫🇮 @FinlandinUSA]

Strengthening our alliance 🇫🇮🇺🇸

The Finnish Parliamentary Defence Committee is currently visiting Virginia and D.C. The MPs are meeting with Nato and U.S. representatives to deepen our cooperation kicked off by last years’ Nato accession and Defense Cooperation Agreement.

[Team USA @TeamUSA]

Lock it in 🔒

The U.S. Olympic Men’s Basketball Team 🇺🇸

#ParisOlympics

[Iceland in US 🇮🇸 @IcelandInUS]

Defence attaché @garfor71 joined Nordic colleagues on a visit to @US_STRATCOM in Omaha, NE & to the 8th Airforce at Barksdale, LA. Important discussions on the role of strategic deterrence and an impressive demonstration of day to day readiness of the 8th Air Force. 🇮🇸🇺🇸🇸🇪🇳🇴🇫🇮🇩🇰

[Air Force Global Strike Command @AFGlobalStrike]

A symbol to our allies & also to our adversaries

@OrenCNN got a 1st-ever, operational look at what goes into a 33-hr B-52 mission—the iconic bomber remains a global sign of assurance to our allies, but also a credible deterrent to any adversaries

@usairforce @US_STRATCOM @PACAF

[Mari Etelapaa @etelapaa]

A great way to celebrate Finland’s one-year anniversary in Nato and Nato’s 75th anniversary together with Sweden, thanks to ⁦@DeptofDefense⁩. Our flags are now in the Nato corridor at the Pentagon. #WeAreNato

[Archive: Lloyd J. Austin III @SecDefAustin]

Today, we celebrated NATO’s 75th anniversary and Finland’s one year anniversary of accession by officially welcoming the addition of Sweden and Finland into the NATO corridor at the Pentagon.

Thanks to @SwedeninUSA and @FinlandinUSA for joining the celebration.

#1NATO75years

[Mari Etelapaa @etelapaa]

Thank you @US_STRATCOM for the excellent visit and discussions.

[United States Strategic Command @US_STRATCOM]

#USSTRATCOM hosted Nordic defense counselors from 🇫🇮 Finland, 🇳🇴 Norway and 🇩🇰 Denmark for a multi-lateral visit Monday, providing an overview of the Command’s mission and capabilities.
Engaging with our @NATO allies is fundamental to the preservation of our collective security.

[Mari Etelapaa @etelapaa]

Indopasifisesta alueesta Yhdysvaltojen puolustusstrategiassa

[Maanpuolustus-lehti @MPKYlehti]

Yhdysvallat on itsekin Tyynenmeren valtio, ja indopasifisella alueella on keskeinen asema sen turvallisuusstrategiassa. Puolustusasiainneuvos Mari Eteläpää avaa Yhdysvaltojen tavoitteita sekä niiden syitä ja vaikutuksia myös Euroopalle. #IndoPacific https://t.co/VfCUXhX904

[Los Alamos National Laboratory @LosAlamosNatLab]

We were pleased to welcome a senior Finnish delegation from @Ulkoministerio and @DefenceFinland to the Lab recently. Accompanied by @NNSANews Principal Deputy Administrator Frank Rose, they saw firsthand how we contribute to strategic deterrence and global security.